Foundations and Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics

by Howard W. Eves

Third edition of popular undergraduate-level text offers overview of historical roots and evolution of several areas of mathematics. Topics include mathematics before Euclid, Euclid's Elements, non-Euclidean geometry, algebraic structure, formal axiomatics, sets, and more. Emphasis on axiomatic procedures. Problems. Solution Suggestions for Selected Problems. Bibliography.

Genres: Mathematics, Science, Nonfiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published May 20, 1997

Reviews

[Nick Drachman]

This is a fantastic overview of the deeper structure of mathematics for those who have taken some undergrad level math but are curious to learn more about where it all comes from and how it all comes together.

[sologdin]

Cool little history that starts in the ancient world and works through modern development of formal axiomatics (Gödel noted as crushing formal axiomatics, which everyone noted and then yawned).

[Lucille Nguyen]

A delightfully readable, condensed, and fairly comprehensive introduction to the higher mathematics.

[Dennis]

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